The fight in XDefiant is all set to start tomorrow, May 21. This free-to-play multiplayer arena shooter has players battle it out as different factions that's inspired from Ubisoft games through five different game modes and 14 unique maps. The game is launching for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the PC through Ubisoft Connect.
Preloading for the game started last Friday for either consoles or PCs. Those playing on the PC should note that the game supports DX11 and DX12 along with an uncapped frame rate. There's also widescreen support and even NVIDIA Reflex support for low latency gameplay.
For players to make the most of their specific gaming rig and ensure they're squeezing out every possible frame, here are the full list of recommended PC specifications:
- Minimum
- Resolution: 1080p
- CPU: Intel i3-10105F; AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- GPU: Intel ARC A380 (6GB); NVIDIA GTX 1050TI (4GB); AMD RX 5500 XT (4GB)
- RAM: 8 GB Dual Channel
- OS: Windows 10
- Storage: 35 GB
- Recommended
- Resolution: 1080p
- CPU: Intel i3-10105F; AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- GPU: Intel ARC A750 (8GB); NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB); AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB)
- RAM: 16 GB Dual Channel
- OS: Windows 10
- Storage: 35 GB
- Enthusiast
- Resolution: 1440p
- CPU: Intel i5-10400; AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- GPU: Intel ARC A770 (16GB); NVIDIA RTX 2060 (6GB); AMD RX 5600 XT (6GB)
- RAM: 16 GB Dual Channel
- OS: Windows 10/Windows 11
- Storage: 35 GB
- Ultra
- Resolution: 4K
- CPU: Intel i7-9700K; AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080 (10GB); AMD RX 6800 XT (16GB)
- RAM: 16 GB Dual Channel
- OS: Windows 10/Windows 11
- Storage: 35 GB
Enjoy the Fight
When Xdefiant goes live, there's going to be five different modes that players across 14 maps and 24 weapons with 44 attachments. The modes in the game fall into two different categories with the first one being the Arena-style matches that include:
- Domination
- Teams fight to control three fixed zones
- Occupy
- Teams fight to control one zone which periodically moves around the map
- HotShot
- Players fight to get the most KOs.
- Points are only granted (or denied) when players collect tags from fallen foes (or allies)
- The player currently holding the most tags becomes the HotShot.
- Gets a host of speed buffs.
- Marked on the map for all to see.
The second category are Linear matches where players take on attacking or defending roles. These include:
- Zone Control
- The attacking team works to secure five zones in a progression across the map.
- The defenders fight to stop them.
- Escort
- The attacking team needs to bring a package to its final destination across the map.
- Defenders try to prevent their progress and even push the package back.
Learn more about what to expect when the game launches here.
